May 15, 2025

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In this issue

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, May 14

    Many things in the news are worrisome these days, but around here a lot of nice things are happening. Jubilee Days in Warsaw gets underway June 4, Flag Day is June 14, the first day of summer is June …

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, May 14

    What do you like to do in your leisure time? Walk in nature. -Marcia Shadle-Cusic Walk my dog. -Mary Armour

  • Clinton Chamber Of Commerce Update

    Wednesday, May 14

    WELCOME NEW CHAMBER MEMBER: Hennemann’s Dirt Work and Consulting LLC James Hennemann Excavating, Trenching, Culvert Pipe Replacement, Driveways, Water Drainage Systems, Land Clearing, etc. …

  • HCMF Extends Thanks To Clinton Rotary Club

    Wednesday, May 14

    The Henry County Memory Fund Committee would like to say a huge thank you to the Clinton Rotary Club for continuing to host the Annual Connie Austin Cake Auction. Each year the Rotarians host this …

  • Radford Media Introduces Infrastructure Upgrades

    Wednesday, May 14

    Radford Media Group is proud to announce a significant investment in the future of local broadcasting with major infrastructure upgrades to both KDKD-FM and KXEA-FM. These improvements reinforce …

  • American Red Cross To Host Local Training

    Wednesday, May 14

    The American Red Cross of Greater Kansas City and Northwest Missouri needs local disaster response volunteers and will be hosting a training for anyone interested to attend in Clinton this weekend. …

  • The Little Apple

    Wednesday, May 14

    May 7, 2025 The Yellow Rose Day is coming so residents of the Appleton City area your support is needed in placing the over 2000 yellow silk rosebuds on the oldest graves in the Appleton City …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, May 14

    Calhoun Community Church Greetings from Calhoun Community Church where everyone is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord. We are located on the southeast comer of the Calhoun square. We are a Multi­ …

  • Karen Lee Uhlenbock

    Wednesday, May 14

    Karen Lee Uhlenbock, age 84, of Lincoln, Missouri passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the Lincoln Community Care Center. She was born on April 5, 1941 in Clinton, Missouri, the daughter of …

  • The Shepherd Calls

    Wednesday, May 14

    Getting to Know Him Seventeen in the Series When Littleness Blinds Greatness Jesus healed two demon-possessed men. (Matthew 8:28ff) Much of what was called demon- possession in Jesus’ day …

  • Landmark Urich Restaurant Shuts Down For Good After Fire

    Wednesday, May 14

    Well known Urich eatery, The K-7 Drive Inn has closed permanently following a fire on May 5. Proprietor Karen Connor reported the structure is too damaged to re-open. Connor leaves behind a near 50 …

  • Holy Rosary Hosts West Central Spelling Bee

    Wednesday, May 14

    On May 5, the West Central Spelling Bee was hosted by Holy Rosary Catholic School. The annual event offered students from Clinton Chrisitan Academy, Hudson R-IX, St. Mary’s, Zion Lutheran, …

  • Remembering The Britts Family Of Henry County

    Wednesday, May 14

    Part One  Preface: In late 1978 I traveled to Clinton, Mo on a business trip. Turning south on 2nd street I happened to see a magnificent brick home on the northwest corner of 2nd 7 …

  • Down On The Creek

    Wednesday, May 14

    The Good Days That Will Not Come Again When my children were struggling to find their way and grow into young adults, the house was a buzz of activity and chaos reigned supreme. But every …

  • REVIEWing The Past

    Wednesday, May 14

    The Great Depression Led to Civilian Conservation Corps in 1933 Dorothy Warren presented the Windsor Historical Society program on Saturday, May 11, at the Windsor Historical Museum with information …

  • Cardinals Rally Late In Season With Three Game Win Streak

    Wednesday, May 14

    Clinton traveled to Windsor on Monday and lost their fourth in a row, this time to the Greyhounds, 3-2. The game was tied at two in the bottom of the seventh when Adam Hurd hit a solo bomb to left …

  • Hawkins Leads Lady Greyhounds To Upset Win Over Butler In Districts

    Wednesday, May 14

    Windsor Sports Shorts Softball: The Lady Greyhounds won three games last week and advanced to the district semifinals. On Monday, Windsor hosted and defeated Santa Fe 16-6. Senior Emma Harbit …

  • Lady Cards Soccer Wins 10th In A Row

    Wednesday, May 14

    LADY CARDINALS SOCCER improved their win streak to 10 games on Senior Night with a 4-0 win over Oak Grove and are now 15-3 on the year. They also finished MRVC play at 6-1, putting them in second …

  • Chapter IU Hosts May Meeting

    Wednesday, May 14

    The May meeting of Chapter IU was held at the Rotary Building Thursday night, May 9, 2025 with 25 sisters in attendance. Janet Akers and Treva Jones provided all the makings for a tea party complete …

  • Salad Luncheon, Social Outing Highlights Anniversary Year for Chapter EN

    Wednesday, May 14

    On May 8, 26 members of Chapter EN, P.E.O., attended a salad luncheon at Clinton Methodist Church hosted by Linda Wilson of Urich and Sunny Johnson of Osceola. P.E.O. is a women’s organization …

  • GVMH Announces May Employee Of The Month

    Wednesday, May 14

    Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is proud to recognize Amy Taylor as its May Employee of the Month. Taylor has been a dedicated member of the GVMH team since 2022 as an Environmental Services …

  • Multiple Citizens Voice Opinions At City Council

    Wednesday, May 14

    Clinton City Council members gathered on Tuesday May 6, for their regularly scheduled meeting. Attending were Gary Mount, Greg Shannon, Roger House, Christy Maggi, Mayor Carla Moberly, Wendee Seaton, …

  • Christian Academy Takes Crown As State Champions

    Wednesday, May 14

    The track season at Clinton Christian Academy has been nothing short of extraordinary, filled with moments of triumph and perseverance. This season, athletes have pushed themselves physically and …

  • Walmart Brings Transformation With Renovation At Clinton Store

    Wednesday, May 14

    Last Friday, May 9th, Clinton’s Walmart opened its “new” store with a celebration. Granted, Walmart is in the same space at the junction of Highways 7 and 13, but inside and …

  • Clinton's New Airport Terminal Receives High Flying Celebration

    Wednesday, May 14

    On May 8, more than 50 people gathered at the Clinton Regional Airport to celebrate the official opening of the facilities’ new terminal. Among them was Bob Stayton, who remembers when the …

  • May 15, 2025

    Wednesday, May 14

  • Ladycats Return To District Championship After Cruising Past Pleasant Hope, Eldo

    Wednesday, May 14

    Brylee Brewster was once again dominant in the circle, as the senior pitcher rang up 14 strikeouts in Warsaw's 10-0 victory over Pleasant Hope on Saturday afternoon in a Class 2 District 7 …

  • Warsaw's Brewster Records 900th Strikeout Of Ladycats Career

    Wednesday, May 14

    MARKING A MILESTONE, the Ladycats Brylee Brewster rung up the 900th strikeout of her career for Warsaw in Saturday's district win over Pleasant Hope.

  • Warsaw Falls To Concordia On Last At-Bat

    Wednesday, May 14

    A walk-off left the Ladycats on the wrong end of a 1-0 final at Concordia last Tuesday night. Throughout the pitcher's duel, the game was tied at 0-0 in the bottom of the seventh when Kynleigh Abney …

  • Wildcats Come Up Short Against Clinton, Win Over Adrian

    Wednesday, May 14

    Warsaw Varsity Wildcats lost to Clinton 11-6 at home on Friday. The visiting Cardinals got on the board in the top of the third inning after Will Golder singled to right field, Kanden Lafarge …

  • Lincoln Defeats Two Arch Rivals In Final Week

    Wednesday, May 14

    The Lincoln Cardinals went on the road and defeated the conference tournament champs the Northwest Mustangs 8-6 on Monday. Lincoln pitcher Riley Sanders pitched well leading 8-1 but faltered …

  • Paxton's Perfect Game Opens District Play For Lady Cardinals

    Wednesday, May 14

    With the first round of districts on Thursday moved to Sedalia because of a muddy field in Lincoln, the Lady Cardinals defeated Osceola, 17-0. Lincoln scored nine runs in the second inning. …

  • Lincoln's Early Lead Doesn't Last In Upset Loss To Tigers

    Wednesday, May 14

    Lincoln jumped out to a 6 run first inning lead but faltered in a 16-10 upset loss to Green Ridge in Northwest in one of two Class 1 District 7 semifinals on Monday. Lincoln got on the board in …

  • Wildcats Track Sets School Records At District Meet

    Wednesday, May 14

    Boys 100m 5, Fisher Love, 11.25 17, Domanic Wettengel, 12.75 Girls 100m 10, Izabella Schierholtz, 13.81 13, Leigha Coons, 14.54 Girls 100m Hurdles 10, Aleanah Yoder, 18.87 13, Alysia Yoder, …

  • Meet The People Of Benton County - Cathy Palmer

    Wednesday, May 14

    NAME: Cathy Palmer BIRTHPLACE: Clinton YEARS IN BENTON COUNTY: 36 years FAMILY: Daughters, Brittany (Jake) and Megan (Charlie); Son, Trey; Grandchildren, Graycen, Hadlyn, Axen, Mavryk, …

  • Fristoe News

    Wednesday, May 14

    The weather was beautiful for Mother's Day on Sunday. In fact, the weather has been really nice for several days during this week. The Lord is blessing gardners with nice weather and keeping moisture …

  • B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783

    Wednesday, May 14

    Dining at The Lodge Wednesdays May 21, Wings and Fries, 6-$8, 8-$10 May 28, Pizza w/Breadstick, $10 Thursdays May 15, Prime Rib Sandwich w/Fries, $10 May 22, Lasagna or Chicken Fettuccine …

  • Elks Lodge Donates To American Legion Veterans Crisis Fund

    Wednesday, May 14

    THE ELKS have a saying "As long as there are Veterans the Elks will never forget them." Officers from the Elks and the American Legion gathered to present and receive a check for the Veterans Crisis …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, May 14

    Many things in the news are worrisome these days, but around here a lot of nice things are happening. Jubilee Days in Warsaw gets underway June 4, Flag Day is June 14, the first day of summer is June …

  • Financial Focus

    Wednesday, May 14

    If you’re adding a child to your family, it’s an exciting time, and you have much to anticipate. Of course, this new addition will bring many changes in your life, so you’ll want to …

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, May 14

    Do you collect anything? Yes! I collect dust, and little else. -Jim Blundell I collect rocks from vacations as souvenirs. -Tracy Amos I do, but I tend to lose it all; it's my …

  • Down On The Creek

    Wednesday, May 14

    The Good Days That Will Not Come Again When my children were struggling to find their way and grow into young adults, the house was a buzz of activity and chaos reigned supreme. But every …

  • Empowering Lives Center To Host Fundraiser Dinner This Weekend

    Wednesday, May 14

    The Empowering Lives Center is holding a fried chicken and catfish fillet fundraiser on Friday, May 16, 3:00 PM-7:00 PM and also on Saturday, May 17, 11:00 AM-7:00 PM at the Center’s location …

  • Miesner Honored By Choir During Spring Cantata

    Wednesday, May 14

    On Sunday, May 11, in Trinity Lutheran Church in Cole Camp the Cole Camp Community Singers held their spring cantata at 4:00 PM. Many of the area attended the performance that was made possible by …

  • Cole Camp Auto Parts: Announces Change In Ownership

    Wednesday, May 14

    Your local Parts City Auto Parts store, Cole Camp Auto Parts, a trusted name in automotive parts and accessories is excited to announce a change in ownership, effective 5/1/2025. The store, which has …

  • CCCB Donates To Civil War Re-enactment

    Wednesday, May 14

    The Cole Camp community betterment met in the Handel Haus on May 6 with four members in attendance. The Treasurer reported a balance of $2,010 in the general account and $8,283.27 in checking and …

  • Benton County Sheriff's Report

    Wednesday, May 14

    Sheriff’s Report 5-2-25 to 5-08-25 Scott Everett Crawford of Warsaw, MO was arrested on 5-3-25 on a Benton County warrant for Kidnapping, Domestic Assault-3rd Degree and Harassment-1st …

  • Patricia Anne Daleske

    Wednesday, May 14

    Patricia “Pat” Anne (Rollins) Daleske, age 73, passed away at her home on May 3, 2025. Pat was born on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1952, in Springfield, Missouri, and was …

  • Martha Ann Weller

    Wednesday, May 14

    Martha Ann Weller, 78, of rural Mora, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the Loving Arms Senior Care Center in Sedalia. She was born on January 6, 1947, in Sedalia, Missouri, a daughter of William …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, May 14

    From The Pastor's Desk Master Secrets of Prayer I have probably read more books on prayer and have more books in my personal library on the subject than anything else. In all honesty, I do …

  • From The Desk Of David K. Brodersen, Collector Of Revenue, Benton County

    Wednesday, May 14

    David Brodersen, Benton County Collector would like to remind everyone that the last day to apply for the Senior Tax Relief Program is May 31, 2025. The program also known as Senate Bill 190 or 756, …

  • City Of Lincoln Reports Clean Audit For 2024

    Wednesday, May 14

    Lincoln City Council met in regular monthly session on Monday, May 12 at 6:00 PM in Lincoln City Hall. Following routine handling of business the council received a report on the 2024 Financial …

  • Congressman Alford Honors WHS Students At Ceremony

    Wednesday, May 14

    A day to remember unfolded in Warsaw, where community ties are strong and the spirit of recognition runs deep. Leading this remarkable occasion was Congressman Mark Alford, whose service to the 4th …

  • Excitement In The Air! Lincoln & Cole Camp Celebrate Graduations Of Classes Of 2025

    Wednesday, May 14

    Forty-three Lincoln seniors walked across the LHS football field for the last time as students as they participated in the 2025 graduation ceremony on Friday evening, May 9. Speakers for the …

  • Big Changes Are Coming To Drake Harbor Playground Facility, Here's What To Know

    Wednesday, May 14

    Phase I of the Steamboat Landing playground at Drake Harbor was completed in October 2022. When a community survey revealed that there was a desire to enlarge the playground and add a bathroom, …